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HSCIC welcomes publication of Caldicott Review

The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) today welcomes the publication of the Caldicott review into information governance – and recognises its importance in identifying the balance between protecting and using data to improve care and outcomes. The review “Information: to share or not to share” highlights HSCIC’s role as a safe haven for the secure analysis of health data to improve outcomes for patients, as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The review also acknowledges HSCIC’s responsibility for developing a Code of Practice for the use of confidential

Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome affects those in their thirties the most, new figures show

· Leading clinician calls for greater participation in clinical auditStrictly embargoed to 00:01 March 28 2013 Embargoed copies of the report available on request on March 26 2013 People aged 30 to 39 years are the age group most at risk of sudden death caused by irregular heart rhythms, also known as Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS).    The new report from the National Audit of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome shows that the average age at death where recorded was 32, with almost a quarter of deaths in the 30 to 39 age group. This is the third annual report from the

NHS workforce: annual census shows slight fall in headcount in the last year

· But nearly 200,000 more staff than a decade ago Regional information available from this report The number of people working for the NHS in England has fallen slightly in the last year, Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) figures show. Nearly 1.36 million people (1,358,295) were working for the NHS in England at 30 September 2012 – a 0.2 per cent (3,238) decrease on the same time in 2011. However, the latest headcount represents an increase of approximately 200,000 (16.9 per cent) compared to a decade ago (1,161,483 in 2002) with an average annual increase over

Hospital admissions for tooth decay highest amongst England’s most deprived

New figures on hospital admissions for dental procedures reveal higher rates for patients from the most deprived sectors of the population when the primary diagnosis is for dental caries– also known as tooth decay.Almost one fifth of such admissions were for patients from the most deprived ten per cent of the population (18 per cent, or 18,320 admissions out of 101,390). However, those from the least deprived ten per cent of the population accounted for only four per cent of admissions with a primary diagnosis of dental caries (4,400). Today’s figures are part of a special topic on

England’s biggest mental health dataset to go monthly

· Consultation feedback shapes future development of MHMDS analysisData collection and releases from the Mental Health Minimum Dataset (MHMDS) are to become monthly, a Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) consultation report confirms today. The move, along with several other recommendations made in the report, will help support effective commissioning, payment by results (PbR) and bring further parity between timely mental health and acute care information. April 2013 activity is due to be the first month collected for the new cycle, with the first monthly report due to

Experimental data published on use of recommended medicines and treatments by NHS

Experimental data about the use of NICE recommended medicines and treatments by NHS organisations is today published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) on behalf of the Department of Health (DH) and the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB). NICE Technology Appraisals in the NHS in England 2011; Experimental Statistics – Innovation Scorecard; follows the Innovation Health and Wealth paper published by DH in 2011, which set out plans to support development and adoption of innovation in the NHS. The publication presents limited data at organisational level about the use

Women underestimate their weight by five pounds on average, new survey shows

· Nearly half of parents of obese children thought their child was “about the right weight”Women in England think they weigh about five pounds less than they actually do, new figures from the Health and Social Care Centre show today. On average, women think they weigh 10st 11lbs (68.7 kilos) when their actual weight is 11st 3lbs (71 kilos). The gap between perception and reality was widest among women aged 35 to 39 - who underestimated their weight by nearly 8lb (3.6kg) on average. The figures are from the Health Survey for England 2011, which this year for the first time saw the

New detailed analysis about NHS staff pay in England released for first time today

Average basic pay among NHS staff rose slightly in 2012 but by a smaller amount than in 2011, according to experimental data published for the first time today by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). In the 12 months to September 2012, average basic pay for a full time worker was £29,316 – a £379 (1.3 per cent) rise on the 12 months to September 2011. This compares to an £722 (2.6 per cent) increase between 2010 and 2011. While HSCIC has published quarterly earnings data since 2007; today’s report presents provisional information by 12 month period and provides

Self harm: hospital admission rate per 100,000 population in North East almost triple the rate in London

· Drug poisoning most common reason for self harm admission in England*Selected regional information to PCT level available on request from this report The North-East has almost triple the rate of self harm hospital admissions compared to London, Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) figures show today. In the 12 months to August 2012, the North East Strategic Health Authority (SHA) admitted 330 cases of self harm per 100,000 of its population (8,560 admissions in total), compared to 114 cases per 100,000 in London SHA (9,340). This is similar to the previous 12 month

Abuse of vulnerable adults: cases referred by English councils up 11 per cent in a year

· Care workers and family most common alleged abusers, provisional figures showInformation to council level is available from this report English councils referred 108,000 cases of alleged abuse against vulnerable adults for investigation in 2011-12, an 11 per cent (11,000) rise on 2010-11, provisional figures show. Alongside this information on referrals (submitted by all 152 councils in England), data submitted to the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) also suggests alleged abuse is most commonly at the hands of carers or family. Today’s report; Abuse of Vulnerable

Cervical screening: little change in a decade with around one in five women still not screened within five years

About one in five eligible women in England have not had cervical screening within the last five years – broadly the same as a decade ago – according to a Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) report. At 31 March 2012, 78.6 per cent of eligible women aged 25 to 64 had been screened at least once in the previous five years. This percentage, known as coverage, is the same as the previous year but three percentage points lower than in 2002 (81.6 per cent). Today’s report; Cervical Screening Programme, England, 2011-12, is used to inform policy and to monitor the quality and

NICE-appraised medicines: new report shows apparent variation in use across NHS

Use of NICE-appraised medicines in the NHS in England – 2010 and 2011 is the third review of use by the NHS in England of selected medicines appraised by NICE. The report was commissioned by the Department of Health and produced by the HSCIC in collaboration with NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence), and with the involvement of the pharmaceutical industry. It considers the medicines used for 25 different treatment groups. Of these, it was able to compare observed or actual use with expected use for 13 treatment groups – showing that use appeared higher than

Eating disorder hospital admissions rise by 16 per cent in a year

· Children and young people account for most admissions*Regional information TO SHA LEVEL ONLY available on request from this report Hospitals recorded 2,290 eating disorder admissions in the 12 months to June 2012; a 16 per cent rise on the previous 12 month period, provisional figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) show. Children and teenagers aged 10 to 19 accounted for more than half of admissions in the latest 12 month period (55 per cent of the total, or 1,250); up from 49 per cent (960) in the previous 12 months (July 2010 to June 2011). The

GPs’ incomes down £6,000 from their peak five years ago

Income before tax for UK contract holding GPs fell slightly in 2010/11 to £104,100 – bringing the total decrease since its peak in 2005/06 to almost £6,000.New figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre today show average income for contractor GPs, who form the majority (around 80 per cent) of the GP workforce, fell 1.5 per cent in 2010/11 from £105,700 the previous year. However, their income for 2010/11 was still up on 2004/05 – the year new contracting arrangements for GPs were introduced – when their income was £100,170. GP Earnings and Expenses 2010/11 considers

Mental Health: Guardianship cases continue to fall in England, new figures show

- 2011-12 figures show a quarter of cases occurred in North WestCases of Guardianship – a safeguard available under the Mental Health Act – have fallen in England for the seventh consecutive year, a Health and Social Care Information Centre report shows. In 2011/12, 331 new cases were opened; a five per cent fall on the previous year (347) and a 31 per cent fall on 2002/03 (477). Guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983, England, 2012 also shows there were 682 continuing cases (those that remained open) at the end of 2011/12; a three per cent fall on the previous year (703) and a

First ever Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework published today

The first figures for the new adult social care outcomes framework were published today by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).The report includes data for 14 measures which are designed to enable users to compare the effectiveness of care delivered by councils responsible for adult social care services. Six of the measures which form part of the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) are drawn from the provisional results from the second year of England’s biggest social care survey – the Adult Social Care Survey for England – which is also published today. It

More than 3,000 written complaints a week against the NHS

- New report shows rise in written complaints on previous yearAbout 3,100 written complaints a week were made against the NHS in 2011-12 – just over 162,100 for the year. Although this in an eight per cent (12,400) rise on 2010-11 – this comparison is affected by 23 NHS Foundation Trusts (FTs) submitting data in 2011-12 but not for the previous year. Comparing the 501 NHS organisation (350 NHS trusts and 151 Primary Care Trusts) who reported data for both years; the rise was just over one per cent (from 148,900 to 150,900). Today’s Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC)

Rise in young female dentists working for the NHS, says new report

· Male and female workforce heading towards equal numberRegional information is available from this report **23 August 2012 An increasing number of female dentists are working for the NHS, with the gap between male and female numbers narrowing, a new Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) report shows. Of the almost 23,000 high street dentists who performed NHS activity in 2011/12; 44.5 per cent were female. This is up from 43.5 per cent on the previous year and from 38.8 per cent in 2006/07. There has been a gradual increase in the number of female dentists making up

Pay for contract-holding dentists fell by over £10,000 on average in 2010/11

- New figures also show pay for non contract holders fell by nearly £3,000Average pay for self-employed dentists who hold a primary care contract fell by £10,900 to £117,200 in 2010/11, new figures show. The decrease is detailed in one of two new reports published today by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). The other report, on dentists’ working hours to 2011/12, suggests their average weekly hours have gradually increased. Dental Earnings and Expenses, England and Wales, 2010/11 shows in 2010/11 taxable income (gross earnings minus average expenses) from NHS and

About 1,260 hospital admissions a day due to smoking, new figures show

An estimated 460,000 hospital admissions in 2010/11 among people aged 35 and over were due to smoking, according to new Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) figures.**REGIONAL DATA NOT AVAILABLE FROM THIS PUBLICATION This is the equivalent of 1,260 admissions a day; representing one in 20 of all admissions to hospital in 2010/11. Statistics on Smoking: England 2012 presents a broad range of information on health issues related to smoking and includes new statistics from the HSCIC’s Hospital Episodes Statistics. They show that in 2010/11, among people aged 35 and over:

Patient survey suggests benefit from common procedures varies markedly by NHS provider

- Comparative annual PROMs results published for first time15 August 2012 *Regional information available from this report The level of health benefit patients feel they gain from common procedures varies markedly between NHS providers, results from a patient survey suggest. Final 2009-10 and 2010-11 results of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) surveys in England are today published together for the first time by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC); allowing the first ever year-on-year comparison. They paint a picture of very little change in national

Rise in sport injury cases treated in A&E

Accident and emergency departments in England have seen a 15 per cent rise in sports injury cases in a year, Health and Social Care Information Centre provisional figures show.**Regional data available on request from this publication Just over 388,500 cases were treated in the 12 months to February 2012; up from nearly 338,200 in the previous 12 month period. Sports injury attendances rose by a greater percentage than A&E admissions overall, which rose by seven per cent during the same period, although both figures may be affected by increased recording of A&E data over time. Just

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